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BRAZIL: Campos Neto on FX, Gov't to Review Spending with Social Programs

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  • Diving a bit deeper into the Campos Neto interview with Globo, the central bank Governor struck a similar tone to fellow committee member Galipolo, underlining that the Copom didn’t want to anticipate what will happen at next meeting. However, he highlighted that it is necessary to look at the scenario from now on, indicating the economy is strong and although inflation has risen, the next numbers will be better. He added the market had already been placing some expectation of a rate increase, but it is important to remain calm and cautious in times of high volatility.
  • Campos Neto indicated the BCB had been close to intervening in the Brazilian real, but when it checked liquidity and other variables, the board came to a conclusion that the market was not dysfunctional, despite the sharp depreciation in late July/early August.
  • Separately, Brazil’s economic team will review spending with social programs, according to deputy Planning Minister, Gustavo Guimarães, in a broadcast event late Monday. The review will be included in 2025 budget bill, which is expected to be balanced, said Guimarães, adding that the government has the tools to comply with 2024 fiscal target.

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